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12/07/1964-3- 11/16/64_ DUANE L. BLIETZ APPOINTED CITY COMPTROLLER: The Mayor reported on Mr. Blietz and said the Finance Committee had met with him. This is an appointed position so the Mayor requested approval. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Luellen, the Council approved the appointment. 60 On motion by Alderman Carroll and second by Luellen, the Council approved that the Mayor write a letter to Howard Flater, who has resigned from.the Des Plaines Suburban Times as a repprter, to commend him for his excellent work with the newspaper. At Alderman Martin's request, 2 hour parking limit on the southaide of Siete Street between N.W. Highway and Golf Road be referred to the Street Committee.' ADJOURNICENi: On motioniby Alderman Luellen and second by Prickett, the Council was adjourned. 1i Otto W. 1*.(,Hy Joh, City Clerk %. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILL., HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CTT HALL, DECEMBER 7, 1964 at 8::00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER,: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Prickett, Wright, Luellen, Leer, Shillington Figard, Czubakowski, Carroll, Szabo Swanson, Martin, Bonaguidi and Rateike responding to roll c all. The meeting was opened with a prayer by Igayor Behrel and the pledge of allegiance to the flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Swanson, the Council approved the minutes of November 16th, 1964. " The Mayor informed the Council the winners of the Junior Officers debates would be presented by Alderman Leer, Chairman of the Youth Commission. He introduced Mr. Greco, member of the Youth Commission, who presented the first prize, a portable typewriter to Wendy Geertz of West Maine. Mary Ann Sloan of West Maine and James R. Millen of St. Viator, were runners "up who received prized. OPEN BIDS ON WATER MAIN: On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Shillington, the above bids were opened by the City Clerk. The attached sheet has the bide received. On motion by Alderman Szaboand second by Figard, the bids were referred to the Water and Finance Committees and City Engineer. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the reports of Health Officer and the Building Commissioner for November.' The Mayor referred to the City Attorney, Street and Parking Lots Committee, re- garding parking during snow storms. Attorney Di Leonardi reported on and asked to non -suit the 1082 Villa Drive case. The motion was made byAlderman Carroll and seconded by Szabo not,.to non -suit the case. After discussion the motion and second were withdrawn. The motion was made by Szabo and seconded by Carroll to refer the case to the Judiciary Committee. PLAT OF BIG BEN SUBD.: The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Luellen to approve the plat. After discussion, on motion by Alderman Carroll and second by Szabo, the plat was held over for December 21st meeting so the sub- divider can present a letter from Maine Town officials regarding upkeep of Hawthorne Lane. BL-UETT SUB. FIRE CONTRACT: Alderman Rateike reported that the above subdivision is in process of. annexing to Mt. Prospect and that the City Attorney return contract and check to Fire District, Attorney stating we do not wish to enter into a contract for fire protection in another city or village. On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Figard, the Council approved the report. APPROVE CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE TO MIROPA CORP.: Alderman Nonaguidi made the following report: 6 --2- 12/7/64 "Your Committee on License, Health and Inspection has investigated the above and has found that the Miropa Coro. desires to build and operate a Pizza Restaurant to be known as 'Sharkey's'. The franchise agreement with 'Sharkey's' stipulates that the only beverage to be served, other than soft drinks would be beer. Hard liquor is forbidden. No carry out service would be allowed on beer. Your Committee on License, Health and Inspection, therefore recommend that a Class A license be provided for by the increase by one of our Liquor License Ordinance, restricted to beer only." The motion was made by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Leer to approve the report. On motion by Alderman Carroll and second by Swanson, the Council approved theft a letter of agreement that they will sell only beer is to be re- ceived before the license is issued. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR TWO TRUCKS WITH SNOW EQUIPMENT: On motion by Alderman leer and second by Figard, the Council approved to advertise bids for two trucks with snow plow equipment. IMPROVEMENT OF ACCESS TO PARSING LOT NORTHWESTERN RR. AT CUMBERLAND STATION: Alderman Leer made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic and Finance has investigated the above and has found: 1) An expenditure of $3,000.00 Motor Fuel Tax Funds is estimated as sufficient to improve the stairway and approach to the lot. 2) State has indicated this use of funds will be authorized. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic and Finance, therefore recommend that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the attached Dept of Highways re- solution form in order to effect use of Motor: Fuel Tax Funds to improve this facility." On motion by Alderman Leer and second by Shillington, the Council approved the report. SPEED LIMIT ON CRAIG DR. FROM SCOTT ST. TO DAVID DR.: Alderman Leer made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found: 1) Traffic Commission has investigated the above and recommended retention of 30imile limit because need for traffic control varies at different points on the street. 2) The location of a park in one section of the drive and the fact that the drive is used to avoid a 15 mile per hour posting -on Sunset Drive justifies reduction of the limit. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend that the City Attorney be authorized to draw up the appropriate ordinance limiting speed limit to 25 miles per hour on Craig Drive frcm Scott St. to David Dr., if this does not conflict with existing regulation." On motion by Alderman Leer and second by Swanson, the Council approved the report. PARKING AT IAT 5 (NORTH SCHOOL) PERRY ST.:. Alderman Wright made the fallowing report: "Your Committee on Parking Lots has investigated the above and has found (a) A great number of non-resident cars park in Lot 5. (b) City Attorney has given, the opinion that City lots can be regulatted to give preference to holders of City stickers. (c) That under Title X, Chapter II, Sections 8-9-10, the City has limited parking and required a permit for the non -petered portion of Parking Lot 2 (Prairie Ave.) We, your Committee on:Parking Lots, therefore recommend that Title X -II: 8 9-10 be revised to provide that the non metered portions of Lot 2 and all of lot 5 be controlled by a common Parking Permit to be issued by • Comptroller, unless the using vehicle, be it passenger or truck, shall bear a current city vehicle tag which was issued for such vehicle. Such parking permit shall be issued upon receipt of $15.00 from the non-resident owner prior to June 30"of each year, or $8.00 after July 1 of any year. The permit shall expire on the 31st day of December next following the date on which the permit shall have been issued and a new permit shall be issuable on the first day of business of New Tear. The possession of such a parking permit shall not in any manner reserve a parking area, or privilege,for said permit holder, but does permit parking in unmetered space when such is available, without further charge, It is recommended that when these proposed revisions have been made in the City Code that the City Comptroller provide the appropriate stickers, and that the Superintendent of Public Works prepare and erect the necessary signs at the two lote to pro- perly inform non-resident users as to the control being exercised. These signs shall be of sufficient size and so prominently located, that they can be readily seen.. A reasonable towing charge and an appropriate fine shall be written into the ordinance." ^ On motion by Alderman Wright and second by Luellen the Council approved the report. 657 -3- 12/7/64 SETTLE NANCY ANN GRAVES CASE:t The motion was made to pay Nancy Ann Graves to settle the case, by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Martin. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILIS: Alderman Prickett presented the, following resolution: a ' BE. 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THR FOLIAWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND HEREBY ARE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: - $75,872.59. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Swanson to adopt the resolution. The Mayor Tut the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, . Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVE ANDERSON -MILLER INDUSTRIAL PARK ►SUB.: The,Clerk'presented the above plat. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Shillington to approve the plat and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign same on receipt of bonds. The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Szabo that a letter should be received that they would put a fence around water retention basin. The motion was lost and the Council then voted to approve the plat. SCHUETTNERtS SUBDIVISION: The Clerk read a report from the Plan Commission dis- approving the plat. On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Luellen, the Council concurred in the report. ZONING OAS, 64-42-R TRO SEAL CORP. 970-986 NOIR AVE.: The Clerk read the report that the Zoning Board denied the rezoning. On motion:by Alderman Shillington and second by Figard the Council concurred in the report. ZONING CASE 64-44-RRCODE ANT: The Clerk read the report that the Zoning Board recot®ended to disapprove the amendment on repair of autos. The Mayor referred the report to the Municipal Development Committee and Code Committee. ZONING CASES 6447-R and 64-48-R DEVON AVE. E.A..PETERSEN: The Clerk read the. reports of the Zoning°Board denying the rezoning. On motion by Alderman Carroll and second by Luellen the Council concurred in the report. THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC. SUB.: The above plat was referred to the Plan C o unission. ADOPT A-10-64 ORDINANCE S.W. CORNER GOLF AND RIVER RD. The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Luellen the ordinance was placed on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Prickett to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. The Mayor voted "aye" and declared the motion carried. ADOPT W27-64 REPEAL A-4-62 ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Rateike, the ordinance was placed on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Luellen to adopt the ordinance.' The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike,Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, Swanson, Martin, and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT B-1-64 ORD INARCE PLUMBING CODE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Szabo and second by Leer, the ordinance was placed on passage. The motion was madevby Luellen and seconded by Swanson to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll -4- 12/7/64 with the following results: Ayes; Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, !serf Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT B-2.64 ORDINANCE ELECTRICAL CO*: The Clerk read for the first, reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Luellen and second by Szabo, the ordinance was placed on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Szabo to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, 1Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT RESOLUTION SOO LINE RAILROAD LICENSE FOR WATER MAINS: The Clerk submitted the above resolution. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Czubakowski, the Council adopted the resolution. - ADOPT RESOLUTION REGARDING 1965 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE: The Clerk tread the above' resolution. On motion by Alderman Shillington and second. by Figard, the Council adopted the resolution. APPOINT FRANK J..KAUTTER 128 'SIXTH AVE. TO LIBRARY BOARD: On motion by Alder- man Luellen and second by Wright, Mr. Kautterts appointment to replace E.R. Carleton, whose term expires June 30, 1965, was approved by the Council. APPOINT ROBERT 0. BLUME, 876 PARKVIEW DR. CHAIRMAN OF PLAN COMMISSION: On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Bonaguidi, the Council approved the above appointment to replace John Geiger who resigned, term ending April 30, 1969. APPROVE HPAYMENT OF $3.070.00 FOR OFFICIAL CENSUS: The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Prickett to approve the above payment. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, ShillU.ngton, Figard, Carroll, Caubakowski, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried. TO PURCHASE TWO CASH REGISTERS: On motion by Alderman Prickett and second, by Czubakowski the Council approved to purchase two cash registers from Monroe.. Sweda Co. for $3,254.00. NO PARKING REQUEST ON NORTH AVE. AND OTHER STREETS_; A petition_regarding the above was referred to the Street Committee and Traffic Cceninission. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and second by Rateike, the Council was adjourned. Otto V. J. enrich, City Clerk MINU!ES OF T:; T:r REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PIAINtS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, DECEMBER213 1964 AT 8:00' P.M. • CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Prickett, Wright, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Carroll, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike and Szabo responding to roll call. The meeting was opened with a prayer by Rev. E. G. Wappler°and the pledge of allegiance to the flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Wright to approve the minutes of December 4, 1964. The motion was approved by acclamation vote. OPEN BIDS FOR TWO TRUCKS: On motion by Alderman Leer and second by Swanson the Clerk wasinstructed to open the above bids. The following°bids were received: